HC Deb 12 January 1995 vol 252 c200W
Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when funds will be allocated to the Sports Council for Northern Ireland in order that it may make financial contributions towards projects for voluntary sports clubs; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ancram

Owing to expenditure constraints and other priority demands it was not possible to make funding available to the Sports Council in 1994–95 for capital grants to voluntary sports clubs. In reaching decisions on resource allocation for 1995–96, the needs of the voluntary sports clubs will be taken into account. An announcement will be made when final decisions have been taken.